Folklores: What did an old man advise Su Malik
Su Malik, an ancient Ra of Gilgit, is said to have presented a dog as a dowry to his sister, who was married to Farmaish, a ruler of Yasin.
Culture
Alas! A glaring star fades
Shakespeare said “Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.” Gul Nawaz Khaki had all the three to his credit. He was known to us because he preserved the classical heritage of our language, literature and specially music. Our classical music came to be known to us only through
Gul Nawaz Khan Khaki: an obituary
CHITRAL, Nov 11: Gul Nawaz Khan Khaki, a prominent Khowar artist, poet, linguist and author, passed away after protracted illness here on Monday. He was 76. He was laid to rest in his native Singur village on Monday afternoon. Gul Nawaz Khaki had been suffering from cardiac ailment for the last two months and was
Silk Route Festival concludes
GULMIT, Oct 29: The concluding ceremony of the Silk Route Festival has now drawn to an end, after a colourful display of the region’s rich cultural heritage. People from across Gojal valley put in a lot of efforts to make the festival a success. The local people continued the festivities for almost one hour more
Foreigners flock to GB to witness Silk Route Festival
GILGIT, Oct 28: Foreign delegates from 15 countries landed in Gilgit on Sunday on the first day of Silk Route Festival. The three-day festival is being held after 13 years in GB. Named after the ancient Silk Route, which formed the first bridge between the East and West and was a source of trade between
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